3 hr Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour (sunrise, 7:30, 8:30, 1, and sunset)

The mangrove tunnel kayak tour is our most popular with times offered from sunrise to sunset. Our Mangrove tunnel trip goes out daily, as it is sheltered from the elements and is not dependant on tides. On this trip you will have a chance to see wading birds, turtles, songbirds, orchids, amazing mangrove tunnels, and our famous alligators. If paddling past alligators does not sound like it is for you, we also offer the 3 hour 10,000 islands trip, where alligators are replaced with dolphins, manatees, jumping fish, and turtles. The best paddling times are earlier in the day or the sunset trips for wildlife viewing. The river is usually less crowded on our sunrise, 7:30 tour, and sunset tours. During the sunrise tour birds fly out for the day and fly back to their many rookeries for the night on the sunset tour.

***If the tour is not available online please text Alli Shurr at (239) 300-3004 so we can help accommodate you!***

Combo Tour (Mangrove Tunnels and 10,000 islands in one day)

Join us on our kayak and motorboat combo tour as we experience the freshwater and saltwater ecosystems of the Everglades all in one day! This trip consists of a 3 hour kayaking mangrove tunnel tour combined with either a 2 hour or 3 hour 10,000 Islands motorboat eco-tour. This combo tour is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the Everglades ecosystem as a whole, as you will get to experience both its fresh and saltwater components. All this whilst searching for alligators sunning, dolphins hunting, fish jumping, wading birds feeding, manatees coming up for a breath, and much more.

Our company is proud to say that we pioneered this tour 10 years ago, by taking our friends out to see both ecosystems in one day. Not only does it give your arms a rest from kayaking all day, but it also gives you a break in the day to explore our quaint little town of Everglades City. Personally, we recommend paddling amongst the mangroves in the morning and cruising the 10,000 Islands on our motorboat tour at sunset, as this is the best arrangement for wildlife viewing. We are, however, more than willing to work with your group’s schedule; we can accommodate early afternoon motorboat eco-tours, or find other activities for group members who do not wish to kayak but would like to go on the motorboat. This combo tour really is the best way to see the true Everglades, all in one day,

***To book this combo tour please book the morning 3 hour mangrove tunnel tour online and then add the 2 or 3 hour motorboat tour of your choice to your cart ***

***If the tour is not available online please text Alli Shurr at (239) 300-3004 so we can help accommodate you!***

Full Day Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Our full day Turner river kayak trip starts in a freshwater ecosystem and ends up in the saltwater estuary of the 10,000 Islands. On this trip you can look for wading birds, turtles, alligators, orchids, dolphins, manatees, jumping fish, diving osprey, and much more! We will paddle through a series of winding mangrove tunnels that pop out into isolated lakes as we head south. After these lakes we will be paddling among the grasslands of Big Cypress National Preserve, where we will stop for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will head into more tunnels and lakes that pour into the Turner River. We will see our ending spot Chokoloskee Island in the distance as we paddle to the beginning of the 10,000 Islands. This is a 12-mile extensive paddle that is not designed for everyone. If you are looking for a trip that most people don’t get to do and want to see the “Real Everglades” then give us a call so we can take you on this amazing trip! We also offer a shorter version of this tour which is an out-and-back for those who want a full day experience, but don't feel that paddling 12 miles is for them.

***This trip is not available everyday like our 3 hour mangrove tunnel tour. Just because this tour isn’t available online doesn't mean we cannot book this trip. Please text owner Alli Shurr @ (239) 300-3004 for availability or questions about this tour.***

Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Cost: $250 per person (Minimum 2 people)

Trip Time: Depends on the tides, but this trip is usually the best to start around 7:30 in the morning if possible.

Minimum Age: 12 years old(must paddle a lot, or be in a tandem to really enjoy the trip)

Full Day 10,000 island kayak tour (5-6 hours)

Our full day 10,000 Islands Everglades National Park Trip begins at the Smallwood Store. We start out paddling on Chokoloskee Bay and within 10 minutes are tucked into the heart of the 10,000 mangrove islands. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, wading birds, jumping fish, sea turtles, jumping Manta rays, White Pelicans, and much more! We will paddle out to one of our favorite isolated beaches where we will stop, relax, eat lunch. After lunch, join your naturalist guide for a beach walk to learn about intertidal beach creatures and plant life. We will then wait for the tide to turn in our favor and paddle back using the tide as a propeller. FYI, the tides on this trip can be strong. We will be paddling in open water and be exposed to winds in some areas; this trip can only be done if the right conditions exist. With that being said, this trip is a great way to see the tropical side of the Everglades and is why this is one of the top places to paddle in the world! Are you staying for a few days in the Glades? If you enjoy kayaking, then consider paddling both of our full day trips, the mangrove tunnel tour and the 10,000 Islands kayaking tour, while on vacation: paddle right through the heart of the Everglades and out to the Gulf of Mexico.

***This trip is not available everyday like our 3 hour mangrove tunnel tour or the 10,000 island motor boat tour. Just because this tour isn’t available online doesn't mean we cannot book this trip. Please text owner Alli Shurr @ (239) 300-3004 for availability or questions about this tour.***

Trip Difficulty:Intermediate,5-7 miles with tides

Trip Cost: $250 per person (Minimum 2 people)

Trip Time: These tours and times are dependent on the tides, and weather, please check online calendar for availability.

Motor Boat Eco-Tour in the 10,000 Islands in Everglades National Park (2 and 3 Hour Tours)

Come aboard a comfortable six passenger boat with a Florida Native on a motorboat adventure through the beautiful 10,000 Islands region of Everglades National Park. On this breathtaking trip we will be traveling through the maze of mangrove islands of the Everglades, whilst looking for dolphins, manatees, and an incredible variety of wading birds. Your captain, a U.S.C.G. Licensed captain, Florida Master Naturalist guide, and Florida native, has a deep understanding of Everglades ecology, history, and culture. This is a great adventure for people who are looking to see the unique saltwater ecosystem of the Everglades and its 10,000 islands. We offer the Two Hour, and the Three Hour Tour. Want to make a day of the Everglades and have the chance to see both Alligators and Dolphins? If so, book a morning mangrove tunnel kayak tour and an Afternoon 2 or 3 Hour Motor Boat Excursion. We look forward to seeing you on the water!